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Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,250

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackAltima
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited2.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $27,660
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $25,283
Limited Package 5,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Technology Package       1,090
Floor mats       185
Bodyside moldings       170
Rear spoiler       395
Sunroof       800
Illuminated door sill trim plates       235
Limited Package 4,538      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822  
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Technology Package       946
Floor mats       152
Bodyside moldings       151
Rear spoiler       329
Sunroof       729
Illuminated door sill trim plates       183
Options (change) 7,260 2,260 2,077 2,875
Options (change) 6,537 1,992 1,872 2,490
Destination 695 695 695 790
Total Price $30,250 $34,550 $34,867 $31,325
Total Invoice $28,252 $32,054 $32,491 $28,563

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $983
Model Year2009200920092013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackAltima
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited2.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6182hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,250$34,550$34,867$31,325
Adjustments for Features-720-845-1,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,530$33,705$33,022$31,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,492$0
Total Invoice$28,252$32,054$32,491$28,563
Adjustments for Features-672-784-1,7190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,580$31,270$30,772$28,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,690$3,192$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2009200920092013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackAltima
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited2.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Lane departure warning   $200
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Rearview camera   $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,750$5,875$6,875$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$720$845$1,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-672-784-1,7190

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092013
ModelOutbackAltima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in109.3 in
Length188.7 in191.5 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height63.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested247542%
Total Not Requested335058%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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